Registered Nurse 1-3

Nunez Community College; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Health's Office of Public Health in Louisiana seeks a Registered Nurse 3 to manage a full public health caseload, support multiple programs, and collaborate with a healthcare team to deliver essential services across Caddo Parish and statewide.

The role includes fieldwork, investigations, and public education on emergency response and natural disasters. A current Louisiana RN license or NLC/eNLC license is required; opportunities exist for progression within the RN series.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana RN license or a temporary permit or NLC/eNLC license to practice as a registered nurse.
• Experience with public health programs such as Reproductive Health, WIC, Tuberculosis, and Immunizations is beneficial.
• Ability to conduct nursing assessments, obtain histories, perform examinations and follow standing orders.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process for public health programs.
• Performs nursing assessments, obtains patient histories, conducts examinations, and administers treatment per standing orders.
• Coordinates laboratory tests, analyzes results, and initiates clinical follow-up and case management.
• Documents patient care and clinical data using electronic health records and program databases.
• Supports TB management including home visits and directly observed therapy, with patient education and immunization services.
• Participates in program coordination, quality assurance, disaster preparedness training, and public education on emergencies.

Skills

Nursing care planning

Nursing assessments

Laboratory coordination

Electronic health records

Public health programs

Patient education

Education

RN license in Louisiana

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health

Join the Louisiana Office of Public Health as a Registered Nurse 3 and make a direct impact on the health of communities in Caddo Parish and across the state. In this lead nurse role, you’ll manage a full public health caseload, support multiple programs, and collaborate with a dedicated healthcare team to deliver essential services.

This dynamic position includes fieldwork, investigations, and statewide engagement—offering variety, leadership opportunity, and meaningful service. If you’re ready to advance public health and practice at the top of your license, we encourage you to apply.

Possession of a current Louisiana Registered Nurse license or a temporary permit or multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state to practice as a registered nurse.

Official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Provides comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process for programs such as Reproductive Health, WIC, Tuberculosis, and Immunizations.
• Performs nursing assessments, obtains patient histories, conducts examinations, and administers treatment according to standing orders.
• Conducts laboratory tests, prepares specimens for analysis, reviews results, and initiates clinical follow-up and case management.
• Assists Nurse Practitioners in medical clinics and accurately documents patient care and clinical data using electronic health records and program databases.
• Monitors and manages TB patients, including home visits, directly observed therapy, symptom review, and testing.
• Provides patient education, counseling, disease prevention guidance, and immunization services across all programs and clinics.
• Participates in program coordination, quality assurance activities, disaster preparedness training, and public education on emergency response and natural disasters.

Position Specific Details

Location: Office of Public Health / OPH-Region 7-BRCO / Caddo Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment or Promotional appointment

Cost Center: 3262109007

Position Number(s): 55913

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Registered Nurse 1, 2, or 3 determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.

LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.